Nandapur Residents of seven panchayats have submitted a memorandum to Koraput MLA Raghuram Mach on Sunday, demanding the construction of a bridge over the Kolab reservoir to connect Tentulipadar village (Umbel Panchayat, Lamptaput block under Nandapur Police Station) with Podagada village (Semiliguda block). If the bridge is constructed, it will link Lamptaput and Semiliguda blocks, significantly reducing the distance from the district headquarters for the people…
Kotpad Celebrates Sri Lakshmi Nrusinghanath Chaturdashi with Devotional Fervor
Kotpad Nrusingha Chaturdashi was celebrated with great fervor on Sunday across the state. A grand celebration was held in the premises of the famous Nrusingha Temple in Kotpad. The rituals began in the morning with traditional worship led by senior priest Ashok Chandra Mishra. The day’s special rituals included worship, offering of lamps (deep daan), aarti, and distribution of prasad. Devotees from different parts of…
Youth Critically Injured in Papadahandi Road Accident After Bali Yatra
Papadahandi One person died and another was critically injured in a bike accident near Charamula bridge under Maidalpur police station in Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as Damu Majhi from Pokhanaguda under Maidalpur police station. The injured person is Surendra Nayak from the same village. According to sources, Damu and Surendra had gone to see the ongoing Bali…
Kotpad Hosts Insightful Discussion on ‘One Nation, One Election’ Initiative
Kotpad,: A discussion meeting on the topic of “One Nation, One Election” was organized in Kotpad, initiated by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra. The event saw Sambalabhadra Majhi attending as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Press Club President Pankaj Kumar Patra, Bar Association President Mani Pattnayak, lawyers Gyan Pattnayak and Kishore Mishra, Rameshwar Jena, Farmers’ Association President Seetanath Biswal, Narendra Kandelia, BJP Yuva…
Kotpad: Young Man Seriously Injured in Highway Collision
Kotpad: A tragic road accident has taken place on the national highway, leaving a youth in critical condition. The victim, a motorcyclist, is currently battling between life and death on a hospital bed. According to reports, Dambaru Bhatra (35), a resident of Dadhia Guda village in Nabarangpur district, was returning home from the Kotpad market on his bike. While passing through Kotpad town on National…
Former Panchayat Samiti Chairman Trinath Bhumia Rescued by BJD Workers in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: Trinath Pangi, a resident of Kenduguda village under Jodamba Panchayat in the Swabhiman area of Chitrakonda constituency in Malkangiri district, had been missing for nearly a month. Due to mental health issues, he was unable to recall his home address or recognize his family members, which led him to wander away to another village. Upon receiving information about his disappearance, Mathili Block BJD President…
SBI Opens New Branch in Padia, Enhancing Financial Access in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A new branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) has been inaugurated at Padia, the sub-divisional headquarters of Malkangiri district. The branch has been newly established in front of the government group health center. Present at the inauguration were Development Officer Ashwini Kumar Mahapatra, Group Health Officer Sheshadev Behera, and Padia Police Station Sub-Inspector Nirod Kumar Bagh. The new SBI branch is expected…
Malkangiri Observes District-Level World Red Cross Day with Enthusiasm
Malkangiri: World Red Cross Day was observed under the auspices of the District Administration, the Red Cross Society, and Malkangiri College Youth Red Cross Unit. The theme of this year’s celebration was “On the Path of Humanity.” Presided over by Chairperson Premarekha Bhatra, the event was inaugurated by the Vice President of the Red Cross Society and Additional District Magistrate, Bedabar Pradhan, as the Chief…
Accident Near Chandrapada Village Leaves Several Injured, Baipariguda Police Investigating
Baipariguda Accident near Chandrapada village under Baipariguda police station. A car heading towards Malkangiri crashed into a tree. 3 dead and 2 injured, as per reports. The car is said to have come from Nayagarh.
Jagannath Sagar Restoration Enters Second Phase Amid Public Support
Koraput: The second phase of restoration work of the historic and much-discussed Jagannath Sagar — considered the lifeline of Jeypore town in Koraput district — has commenced today with funding from the state government. For this purpose, a tender worth ₹8.40 crore was floated, and Raip Organization from Kalahandi district secured the contract by quoting 9.99% less than the estimated amount. The work is expected…